Disney Castle of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse

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6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 71 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 30 out of 71
  3. Negative: 8 out of 71

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  1. Byr84
    Sep 13, 2013
    5
    The game it's just an average platformer in a disney universe. Graphics and sound are ok except Mickey's voice which sounds more creepy than usual. The levels are designed well but it lacks of challenge. The biggest flaw on the pc version is the bad port. It stuck with 30 fps even with a powrefull gaming PC, making the game to feel incomplete.
  2. Ukajot
    Sep 19, 2013
    7
    I grew up with this game. I remember when I was a kid how wonderfully playful was the game. As a kid the words Castle, Illusion, Micky Mouse, were three formidable words.
    I remember as really hard to play, I preferred the World Of Illusion, but I thought it was still the best Micky mouse game.
    I had to try the PC version. I had to. Just for nostalgia and see how technically it was. The    I grew up with this game. I remember when I was a kid how wonderfully playful was the game. As a kid the words Castle, Illusion, Micky Mouse, were three formidable words.
    I remember as really hard to play, I preferred the World Of Illusion, but I thought it was still the best Micky mouse game.
    I had to try the PC version. I had to. Just for nostalgia and see how technically it was. The overall mark is a 7.
    Graphic: 7. Good graphic, good scenarios.. but not so good fps and the 2D/3D swapping it is not always a good idea. Too much work? It is your job fella!
    Playbility: 6. Awfully annoying the camera, the buttons, the jumping on platform without even seeing where to go and how, just guessing. Really annoying, not easy, but OK.
    Atmosphere: 8. Maybe it is better this version than the old one. They did a great job.    … Expand
  3. Fuz
    Feb 28, 2014
    5
    No keyboard rebinding option?

    Yeah, right.
    Learn to respect your customers. It is unacceptable to release a game on PC that doesn't allow the player to redefine the keyboard controls and unskippable cutscenes.
  4. llamayarmybar
    Sep 6, 2013
    6
    Its insultingly stupid, even the children its meant to entertain would be insulted by it. The levels are far too short with absolutely no challenge throughout. The narrator makes me feel like I'm being read a bedtime story or playing King's Quest at the age of 30. Mickey's animation is ugly, his design poor, and their is no variation to the control scheme. Its essentially Klonoa, withoutIts insultingly stupid, even the children its meant to entertain would be insulted by it. The levels are far too short with absolutely no challenge throughout. The narrator makes me feel like I'm being read a bedtime story or playing King's Quest at the age of 30. Mickey's animation is ugly, his design poor, and their is no variation to the control scheme. Its essentially Klonoa, without the charm or quality and fantastic level design. Tomba is still more enjoyable than this game and that came out long before this (and long after the original Castle of Illusion). The original is better, even the sega master system version is better and in terms of actual fun? No this remake is not fun, its by the numbers, its generic and its sad to see that this is the way new players get to see what was once a fun series of games.… Expand
  5. BasilZero
    Jan 2, 2017
    7
    Game: Castle of Illusion
    Genre: Adventure Platformer
    Developer: SEGA System: Steam (PC) Total Score: 73/100 Value Score: 7.3/10 • Story: 7/10 • Characters: 7/10 • GamePlay: 7/10 • Graphics: 9/10 • Sound: 10/10 • Music: 8/10 • Length: 2/10 • Replay Value: 5/10 • Player Value: 8/10 Pros +Remake of the classic SEGA Castle of Illusion +2.5D gameplay aspects added which    Game: Castle of Illusion
    Genre: Adventure Platformer
    Developer: SEGA
    System: Steam (PC)
    Total Score: 73/100
    Value Score: 7.3/10

    • Story: 7/10
    • Characters: 7/10
    • GamePlay: 7/10
    • Graphics: 9/10
    • Sound: 10/10
    • Music: 8/10
    • Length: 2/10
    • Replay Value: 5/10
    • Player Value: 8/10

    Pros
    +Remake of the classic SEGA Castle of Illusion
    +2.5D gameplay aspects added which created more depth in gameplay and level design than the original
    +Remastered music from the composer of Banjo Kazooie and Donkey Kong 64
    +Unlockable costumes
    +Time attack mode on each stage is unlocked after completion
    +Score leaderboard and achievements

    Cons
    -Very short, would not take more than 2 hours to beat
    -Platformer controls can be slippery and annoying at times
    -Near the end of the game, it seemed like they could have made another world but chose not to (you can get two gems in one area)    … Expand
  6. Mariokata
    Oct 26, 2013
    6
    It is a very short and easy game but level variety and the visuals create the well known Disney magic. If you really need a challenge you might want to check other games. This is a game where you sit back on your chair and relax by playing it.

    Pros: beautiful levels, nice music and voice acting, Disney magic, makes you feel like you play an old school platform game Cons: Short, Very    It is a very short and easy game but level variety and the visuals create the well known Disney magic. If you really need a challenge you might want to check other games. This is a game where you sit back on your chair and relax by playing it.

    Pros: beautiful levels, nice music and voice acting, Disney magic, makes you feel like you play an old school platform game

    Cons: Short, Very easy, Price(13 euro for 2 hours game), No service, patches or updates from the developers (No game icons on steam and there are also performance issues 30 fps)    … Expand
  7. gabicuesta
    Jan 2, 2015
    7
    It has very cute graphics, ideal for children 7-10 years. It has a great soundtrack and a lot of curious details. It's enjoyable and it can give you a few hours of easy and fast amusement.

    As most of the games converted to Windows it needs a XIB game controller or compatible. This is the main negative point of this game.

    It isn't a classic like Mario or Sonic, but who cares?
  8. frederik1478
    Aug 25, 2022
    6
    A good platform that has some teeth to it. Looks nice even if the narration is a bit too much for me. I really enjoyed certain part of this game is not too difficult but it does some point where it has some challenge. it have some fun boss fights. Not a bad way to use an evening. It's about 2 to 3 hours.
  9. Mpbpl
    May 3, 2021
    6
    Not a bad game but it is incredibly short for today's standards.
    Feels more like a remaster of the SNES than anything else, which is fine but they had to make the game longer, this game has a 2 to 3 hour runtime on your first time. Not very challenging but still a bit of fun. Gameplay is like the platformers of old, 1 button jump the other throws an item and that's it.
    The graphics are    Not a bad game but it is incredibly short for today's standards.
    Feels more like a remaster of the SNES than anything else, which is fine but they had to make the game longer, this game has a 2 to 3 hour runtime on your first time. Not very challenging but still a bit of fun. Gameplay is like the platformers of old, 1 button jump the other throws an item and that's it.
    The graphics are great, it feels like a Disney thing.
    My biggest gripe is the voice, there is no reason for this game to have voice, there is a option to take the narration and voice from the characters away, but then the images stay on screen for way too long, meaning that the game was made with a narrator in mind in the first place and is more like a narrator for a very very small kid show when you see ball, he says ball, when you jump the fist time he says that you jumped, really annoying really fast.    … Expand
  10. Onask
    Oct 18, 2018
    6
    Plataformas 2.5D entretenido pero simple, con una estética muy bonita y un gameplay decente aunque muy básico.

    Duración muy corta, rejugable para conseguir coleccionables y una banda sonora bastante digna. Imprescindible un mando de consola para jugarlo.

    Recomendado, sobre todo para los más pequeños.
  11. Fake-BigWeld
    Jul 5, 2020
    6
    A very short, but sweet platformer with tight controls, nice enough visuals and great music. If you can find this game for cheap, its well worth picking up for a few hours of your time.
  12. patrickmurphy09
    Sep 7, 2020
    7
    Not only is this a solid entry in the Mickey Mouse/Illusion series, but I believe it to be the best. Thanks to its increased difficulty from the Genesis version, while still being a rather easy game to finish, I think this game is much more accessible and interesting overall for both youngens and adults alike. The art style is a joy to take in, helping demonstrate the charm that one wouldNot only is this a solid entry in the Mickey Mouse/Illusion series, but I believe it to be the best. Thanks to its increased difficulty from the Genesis version, while still being a rather easy game to finish, I think this game is much more accessible and interesting overall for both youngens and adults alike. The art style is a joy to take in, helping demonstrate the charm that one would expect from Mickey Mouse. The voice acting is also surprisingly pretty solid. I would not have expected to enjoy the narrator's voice as much as I did, but it really sets the environment. There are some gameplay elements which feel a little unnecessarily challenging due to the camera angle, but it moreso felt unintended rather than cheap. But even then, this game is easy enough where I don't even feel it warrants complaining about. It's a fun game all around. It is short and sweet. A nice relaxing game to enjoy for the whole fam.… Expand

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69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. GameCritics
    Mar 7, 2014
    70
    It's charming and well-polished, but players craving challenge might be disappointed. On the other hand, people wanting to relax with something that doesn't require a huge investment of time or effort should consider joining Mickey on his newest mousecapade.
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  2. Pelit (Finland)
    Oct 5, 2013
    80
    Castle of Illusion feat Mickey Mouse HD. The new adaptation of Castle of Illusion is an extremely beautiful platformer, and nice to play, too, but Sega clearly tries to take advantage of Capcom's neo-DuckTales. Mickey Mouse isn't as memorable a main character as Scrooge McDuck, and this game is ultimately just reaching for the fruits of the neo-retro craze. [Oct 2013]
  3. PC Games
    Sep 25, 2013
    71
    SEGA succeeds in reviving one of the great classic platformers: Castle of Illusion features smooth controls, affectionate graphics and intriguing boss designs. Mickey’s new adventures are way too short, though, and lack ambitious level composition. The original was a challenge and a hard nut to crack, the reworks is a mere casual game.
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